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Oh Ikea

July 16, 2012

Happy Monday! I had a fabulous birthday weekend! My mom asked me what I wanted to do for my birthday....and the only thing I really wanted was to go to Ikea! So we did! I grew up with several Ikea locations around me, so it was never a big deal to pop in for a quick visit. But now, Ikea is over 2 hours away....so it's totally an all day trip!

Baby's first (and probably last) trip to Ikea. There were so many screaming kids there that day.....remind me to never bring baby boy with me.

First thing we did when we got there was have some chocolate cake! It was amazing! And unfortunately this is the last picture I took. It was super crowded that day and I was overwhelmed with decisions. I ended up buying curtains for the baby's room and for our room, a few frames, and a small dresser for our room. Once I get everything up I'll be sure to post photos!

We also went to another favorite store that is just down the street.....Home Goods! Buy Buy Baby was right next door so we got a laugh out of parking in the Expectant Mothers spot! I had to document it! At Home Goods I bought a hamper for the nursery and my mom found some cute wire baskets. Then we ended our trip with a visit to Trader Joe's. Talk about the perfect day!

The rest of the weekend was spent relaxing, working on the nursery, and watching Sophie and Wrigley play together. All of a sudden they are best friends, and I love it!

Happy (belated) Birthday! So fun that you went to Ikea! I know how you feel, Ikea is over 2 hours from where I live (Tahoe!) now too...we don't get there too often, but it's so much fun to walk around that place!

Julie, my husband and I went to Ikea on Saturday too ! How crazy is that? Although I don't think you were at the one in Atlanta haha. You'll have to share what you bought! I always go overboard in that store :)

Julie! I just stumbled upon your blog for the first time today, and have been here for ages looking around. What a fun visit I've had (and I'm so sad I haven't found you until now!)! I think in many ways we are Kindred Spirits! My dream birthday trip would be to Ikea and Trader Joes - we have neither within 3 hours of us. Aaaand we just recently remodeled our kitchen by painting the cabinets white and adding beadboard to the ends. Still deciding what to do with my island...I would love to do something really natural - like brick or stone maybe?? Jury is still out on that one. - Anyway, this is turning into a novel. Just wanted to say "hi" and that it's been so nice getting to know you today :-)

I went on many shopping trips to Ikea while pregnant, they just have great stuff for organizing the nursery, etc. !! I can't believe it has been 4 months since I have been there! (my baby boy is 4 months) And that chocolate cake looks soo yummy!

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